CVE-2024-34762 CRITICAL

CVE-2024-34762: Wordpress Advanced Custom Fields Pro plugin < 6.2.10 - Contributor+ Local File Inclusion vulnerability

Vendor Wpengine Inc
Product Advanced Custom Fields PRO
Weakness CWE-22 · Path traversal
Published June 10, 2024
Last update April 28, 2026

CVSS base score

9.9/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required Low
User interaction None
Confidentiality High
Integrity High

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Vulnerability discovered by executing a planned security audit. Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in WPENGINE INC Advanced Custom Fields PRO allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects Advanced Custom Fields PRO: from n/a before 6.2.10.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Advanced Custom Fields Pro versions before 6.2.10 contain a path traversal vulnerability that allows authenticated users with low privileges to read, modify, or delete arbitrary files on the server. The vulnerability affects the file handling mechanism and can impact the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the entire site due to scope change. Update to version 6.2.10 or later immediately.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Read, modify, or delete arbitrary files on the server, potentially compromising the entire site.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Any authenticated user can access sensitive files, alter site configuration, or disable the site entirely.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have a low-privilege authenticated account (e.g., subscriber or contributor role).

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

June 10, 2024 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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